I’m currently writing this as I sit at the Denver airport after a shoot for Manor Vail Lodge. My flight delayed, putting me waiting here for over 9 hours without any opportunity to get a better flight. There have been lots of delays, it wasn’t just my flight that was impacted.
I get into long days and things go quick. Shooting, directing and managing others. With travel, I’ve been bouncing around for work. There’s something about airports, unfamiliar streets, and long drives that always lead me to deeper reflection. Sometimes my best prayers happen 30,000 feet in the air. Here’s an idea that I’ve been thinking over -
THE DAY YOU PLANT THE SEED IS NOT THE DAY YOU EAT THE FRUIT.
Growth takes time. Just because you do not see results right away does not mean the process is not working. Most people quit in the middle between planting and harvest because they confuse silence with failure. But the truth is the roots are forming long before the fruit ever shows. Every unseen effort, every disciplined move, every quiet grind is part of the foundation.
This season is about faith and consistency. About showing up even when the reward is not instant. You do not rush greatness. You build it with patience, with persistence, and with a relentless belief that what you are building your future.
But with that, never forget the bigger picture. We aren’t curing cancer. So enjoy the ride of life. Keep going and keep inspiring.
This past month has felt like a blur. One of those seasons where you hit the pillow at night tired and wondering what’s next but fulfilled at the same time. Here’s a quick snapshot of where I’ve been, what I’ve been up to, and what’s stirring for what’s next.
Training Mode: Ultramarathon + Another Marathon Incoming
I’m still working on the vision for a potential ultramarathon. During that training I was also wanting to run a marathon at an easy pace as apart of my bigger race… I think this is the plan, but that plan could change. We’ll see lol.
When I’m not traveling, I’m running almost daily and lifting to maintain strength. I like to that that it’s shaping more than just my endurance it’s teaching me patience, presence, and how to lean into discomfort.
Romans, Rust, and Real Conversations
In my men’s group, we’ve been deep in the book of Romans lately, chapters 9 and 10 especially was last week and they’ve hit me in a fresh way. I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to live with conviction in both my creative work and my friendships.
This quote stuck with me:
“The only thing that can kill iron is its own rust. So don’t let your mind create its own destruction.”
A reminder to guard my thoughts, stay sharp, and not let discouragement or distraction corrode the gifts I’ve been given.
Lastly, I reached out to someone from my past. Someone I met when I was just 13 years old, wide-eyed on a movie set with Arnold Schwarzenegger. They let me shadow them for a few days back then, and it lit a spark in me. Thirteen years later, I found their old emails and let them know what I’ve been up to, all I’ve accomplished so far, and thanked them. Felt good to close the loop and remember where this all started. Who knows if the emails they gave me that I have are still the ones they use. But it felt good to reach out. Hopefully I hear something back.
Also, about the Creative Club Hoodies. They’re coming, very soon! Stay tuned.
Whether you’re here because we’ve worked together, prayed together, or ran a few miles side by side, thank you. Life’s busy, but taking time to pause and share it like this reminds me how much growth happens in the small, steady steps.